Man Attempts To Abduct Woman In York Co. Wal-mart Parking Lot

YORK — A man tried to force a woman into his pickup truck on the parking lot of the Wal-Mart on Victory Boulevard Sunday afternoon, York County sheriff's deputies reported Thursday.

The incident occurred about 5 p.m. Sunday. The Sheriff's Office did not release information about it earlier because it wanted to get more information before publicly reporting the crime, a department spokesman said. He said investigating the incident has been complicated by the fact that the victim does not speak English very well.

The woman said a man grabbed her from behind in a bear hug and tried to push her into his pickup. After she was able to break free and get away, he threatened to go get his gun, but instead drove away, the spokesman said.

Investigators are looking for any possible witnesses. So far, they have not found any, said Capt. J.E. Richardson.

The suspect was described as a white man, 30 to 36 years old, between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall, about 180 pounds, with dark blond hair and no facial hair. He was driving a green pickup with a silver toolbox in the back.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). Crime Line will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Callers do not have to give their names or testify in court.

Patti Rosenberg can be reached at 223-5686 or by e-mail at prosenberg@dailypress.com